STOP CLASS

Reasonable

A preventable collision is a collision in which the driver fails to do everything _____________________________ to avoid it.

Decide if the pass is necessary

Before passing another vehicle, the first major step is to

False

In heavy traffic areas, you should wave pedestrians across the street if there is no crosswalk

True

Safety belts and airbags together offer the best protection in a collision

True

To make safe and proper turns, you should get into position to turn by getting into the correct turn lane in advance

True

Your risk of being injured or killed in a collision decreases as your defensive driving behaviors increase

No passing

A yellow pennant-shaped road sign indicates what type of road sign

Warning

A yellow-colored road sign indicates what type of road sign

False

Driving aggressively is taking control of the situation at hand

9%

Every year you have what percent chance of being involved in a motor vehicle collision?

False

If an animal suddenly appears on the road in front of us, experts advise swerving to avoid hitting the animal.

Reflect, Reframe, Refocus

If you find that you are becoming aggravated or choosing unsafe, aggressive behaviors, what three steps can you take to regain control?

True

Improper driving is the single most common cause of motor vehicle collisions

True

Road signs use color and shape to help you identify the type and purpose of the sign

50%

Safety belts increase your chances of surviving a collision by more than ______________ percent.

False

The law clearly states which driver has the right-of-way

Recognize, Understand, Act

What are the three basic steps in the DDC Collision Prevention Formula

Your collision-risk factors

Your attitude toward other drivers and driving usually indicates what your behavior will be when you are driving. Therefore, what are your attitudes

Perception distance

________is the distance a vehicle travels from the moment an event occurs until you see it and become aware of the danger

Improper Speed

#1 unsafe driving behavior that contributes to collisions and violations

False

Anti-lock brakes reduce braking distance

True

At the moment of impact in a vehicle collision, unbelted occupants are still traveling at the vehicle's original speed

Avoiding a head-on collision

Follow the four Rs (Read, Right, Reduce, and Ride) when ____________

In the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go

If your vehicle begins to skid, you should turn the steering wheel __________________________

True

Inattention occurs when you are involved in secondary tasks. Combining visual, mental, and physical distractions while driving can be deadly

False

Is it acceptable to increase the speed of your vehicle over the legal speed limit to pass or overtake another vehicle

True

Sleeping for less than 8-9 hours a night interrupts your circadian rhythms and impairs cognitive performance

At an intersection

Statistically speaking, your chances for a collision are highest

False

The three stages of a collision include the vehicle crash, the human crash, and the external crash

Delayed acceleration technique

To prevent collisions and violations at intersections that have traffic signals, use the _________ to ensure the intersection is clear before you enter

Recognize, Understand, Act

What are the three basic steps in the DDC Collision Prevention Formula?

Driving under the influence of alcohol and/or all other drugs

What does the term "impaired driving" mean?

We let someone or something else take control of the situation

What happens when we take a risk while driving

Driving to save lives, time, and money in spite of the conditions around you and the actions of others

What is defensive driving?

Regulate, Warn, and Guide

What three things do road signs do to promote the smooth movement of traffic?

True

When approaching a railroad crossing, you need to treat it that same way you treat other intersections

Look to the side of the road at the white line

When you approach a car using their high-beam lights, you should ______________________________

Sound the horn

Which one of the following is a reasonable defensive driving action

The "What If?" Stategy

Which one of the following is a way to focus your attention on driving so that you can recognize a hazard and understand the defense against it

Once a week

You should check your vehicle's oil level, washer fluid level, and tire pressure ___________________